Open House This Weekend - 02/27/09 09:22 PM
Open House Sunday March 1st from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
19117 SE 43rd St Issaquah, WA 98027  

Price: $674,950Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.50Square Feet: 2440Lot Size: 8784 SFYear Built: 1984MLS: 28183038
Boasting Waterfront Beach Rights & 4 Large Bedrooms This Home Has It All! This Elegant Property Sits On A Quiet Street In An Established Neighborhood. It's Been Upgraded With Custom Paint, A Wine Refrigerator & A Barbecue Gas Line On A Patio Overlooking A Large Fully Landscaped Private Yard. There Is A Gas-Ignited-Wood-Burning Fireplace In The Family Room & A Steam Shower In The Master Suite. You'll Love The … (0 comments)

Ask about the $8,000 credit on this beautiful six bedroom home in East Renton - 02/26/09 12:15 PM
748 Vashon Pl NE Renton, WA 98059   
Price: $549,818Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 5Year Built: 1998Square Feet: 5050MLS: 28036464
Description: This grand home offers all the space you'll ever need! The main floor boasts formal living & dining rooms as well as a large kitchen, family room, powder room & office. Upstairs you will find 2 guest bedrooms & 2 master suites! The lower level is complete with its own kitchen, family room, master bedroom, guest bedroom, a 2nd laundry room & a bathroom. The wrap around porch overlooks a spacious private backyard. The home sits on a private dead end street. The three … (0 comments)

Ask about the $8,000 credit on this beautiful four bedroom home that sits on five acres - 02/26/09 10:09 AM
20623 SE 198th St Renton, WA 98058 
Price: $789,000Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3.25Year Built: 1985Square Feet: 4330MLS: 28183038
This beautiful four bedroom home sits on five acres of fenced land complete with mature landscaping, a large stand alone shop and a separate stable. The home has undergone $50,000 in renovations and benefits from a new roof as well as fresh paint and new flooring throughout. Boasting a kitchen with double ovens as well as a formal living room, family room, loft, den, recreation room and billiards room, this home provides functional space for every need.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/31046.aspVirtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=31046
Driving … (0 comments)

Ask about the $8,000 credit on this 4 bedroom house in Renton - 02/25/09 10:44 AM
666 Shelton Avenue NE, Renton, WA, 98056  
Price: $199,818 Price ReducedBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1Year Built: 1953Square Feet: 1540MLS: 28172796
Description: This Cosmetic Fixer Is Priced Well Below Comparable Properties And Is Ready For A Buyer Who Is Willing To Put In A Little Elbow Grease For A Place To Call Home, Rent Or Flip.  -  County: King  -  City: Renton  -  Schl Dist: Renton  -  Acres: 0.157
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/28172796.asp
Driving Directions: From 405, Take WA-900 E Exit to PARK AVE N/SUNSET BLVD NE. Turn LEFT on NE PARK DR/WA-900. Turn RIGHT on NE 10TH ST. Turn RIGHT on MONROE … (0 comments)

Ask about the $8,000 credit on this Issaquah Condo-Townhome with 2 Master Suites! - 02/24/09 10:12 AM
 

372 Shangrila Way Northwest, Issaquah, WA, 98027
Price: $338,818Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2.50Year Built: 2003Square Feet: 1090MLS: 28079287
You've worked hard to make your dreams come true, and now you want a home that fits your active lifestyle. You're looking for the right setting, the right design, the right community - you're looking for Ascent. This charming townhome is the finest value in the Talus community. Nestled among a natural preserve on Cougar Mountain, you'll live among quiet rural beauty while being only moments away from the conveniences of Issaquah.
For More Information Visit: http://www.davidjedwards.com/23614.aspVirtual Tour: http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=23614
Driving Directions: From I-90, … (0 comments)

Ask about the $8,000 credit on this 4 bedroom in Issaquah with beach rights - 02/23/09 10:40 AM
19117 SE 43rd St Issaquah, WA 98027  
Price: $674,950 Bedrooms: 4  Bathrooms: 2.5Year Built: 1982Square Feet: 2440MLS: 28183038
Boasting Waterfront Beach Rights & 4 Large Bedrooms This Home Has It All! This Elegant Property Sits On A Quiet Street In An Established Neighborhood. It's Been Upgraded With Custom Paint, A Wine Refrigerator & A Barbecue Gas Line On A Patio Overlooking A Large Fully Landscaped Private Yard. There Is A Gas-Ignited-Wood-Burning Fireplace In The Family Room & A Steam Shower In The Master Suite. You'll Love The New Carpet, Granite Counter, Surround Sound, Access To Freeways & Issaquah Schools.  -  County: … (0 comments)

Ask about the $8,000 credit on this 4 bedroom in Lakewood - 02/22/09 02:26 PM
9316 Maple Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98499-2135  
Price: $209,818Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 1Year Built: 1950Square Feet: 1693MLS: 28182500
This home is move-in-ready & features a large kitchen with dinette area that leads out to an expansive decking system & private yard. This home's interior has been freshly painted & upgraded with new carpet throughout. The home boasts 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a fireplace that will keep you warm on cold winter nights.
This house is available to purchase for $209,818 or to rent for $1,595 a month.If the option to buy is chosen, the terms would be a $209,818 purchase price after … (0 comments)

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - 02/14/09 02:32 PM
Here is some new information concerning the tax credit available to first time home buyers this year.
The tax credit has been scaled down to $8,000 from $15,000, or 10% of the value of the home for any first time homebuyers who purchase homes from the start of the year until the end of November.  It starts phasing out for couples with incomes above $150,000 and single filers with incomes above $75,000.  Buyers will have to repay the credit if they sell their homes within three years.
This is another good reason for buyers to take advantage of the low interest … (0 comments)

Mortgage Rates Climb, But Still Remain Very Affordable - 02/09/09 11:33 AM
McLean, VA - Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.25 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending February 5, 2009, up from last week when it averaged 5.10 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.67 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 4.92 percent with an average 0.8 point, up from last week when it averaged 4.80 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.15 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 5.26 … (0 comments)

Washington Economic Stimulus Package Update - 02/07/09 12:21 PM
Due to the efforts of the National Association of REALTORS® and specific members of Congress, we are making significant progress in regards to housing provisions in the National Economic Stimulus Bill. Last week, the US House of Representatives passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R.1). This bill has some key provisions that will stimulate the housing market:
It will restore FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to 125 percent of median home prices - up to $729,750
It would eliminate the repayment provision for the $7,500 first time home buyer tax credit It expands tax-exempt housing bonds
Two days ago, the … (0 comments)

Northwest MLS Brokers Report $20 Billion in Home Sales During 2008 - 02/04/09 12:13 PM
KIRKLAND, Wash. (Jan. 22, 2009) - Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service tallied nearly $20 billion in sales of single family homes and condominiums during 2008. The total reflects closed sales of 54,123 single family homes and condominiums across Northwest MLS Brokers Report $20 Billion in Home Sales During 200819 counties in the MLS service area.
Last year's numbers reflect the market slowdown that started in August 2007 when the "mortgage meltdown" became apparent. Both the dollar volume and number of units sold were down sharply from record-setting activity of 2005-2006. In 2005, NWMLS reported around 103,000 closed sales valued at … (0 comments)

First time buyers could receive a $7,500 tax credit if they purchase soon. - 02/02/09 06:00 PM
If you're thinking of buying a home, there could be a big bonus for you in the economic stimulus bill that's now before Congress.
Among its many provisions is a $7,500 tax credit for first time home buyers. The House passed the $819 billion stimulus plan, including this tax credit, in a vote late Wednesday. The Senate may vote on its version of the bill some time next week.
Click here for the scoop:
http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/29/real_estate/tax_credit_near/index.htm?postversion=2009012907
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Price Reduced! Home with 6 Beds, 5 baths, Mother-In-Law Apt & 5,000 Square Feet - 02/02/09 12:43 PM
748 Vashon Place NE, Renton, WA, 98059

New Price: 548,818Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 5Square Feet: 5050Year Built: 1998MLS: 28036464
This grand home offers all the space you'll ever need! The main floor boasts formal living & dining rooms as well as a large kitchen, family room, powder room & office. Upstairs you will find 2 guest bedrooms & 2 master suites! The lower level is complete with its own kitchen, family room, master bedroom, guest bedroom, a 2nd laundry room & a bathroom. The wrap around porch overlooks a spacious private backyard. The home sits on a private dead end street. The … (0 comments)